The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Buffalo Lake
Wright County, Minnesota · about 1,460 acres (2.3 sq mi)
47°F water, calm this morning.
About Buffalo Lake
In Wright County, Minnesota, Buffalo Lake covers about 1,460 acres.
It stretches about 1.8 miles end to end with roughly 6 miles of shoreline. At about 920 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Buffalo is on the shore. Maple Grove, the nearest city, is about 21 miles east.
- Size
- About 1,460 acres (2.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6 miles
- End to end
- About 1.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 920 ft
- County
- Wright County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Buffalo Lake in Minnesota usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 47°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:11 am · sunset 4:47 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Buffalo Lake
- Buffaloon the shore
- Montroseabout 5.9 mi south
- Maple Lakeabout 6.2 mi northwest
- Waverlyabout 6.5 mi southwest
- Maple Grovenearest city, about 21 mi east
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Questions about Buffalo Lake
What fish are in Buffalo Lake?
Lakes like Buffalo Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Buffalo Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Buffalo Lake?
About 1,460 acres, with about 6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Buffalo Lake?
Buffalo is on the shore; Montrose is about 5.9 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Buffalo Lake today?
The surface was about 47°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Buffalo Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
